A Springfield woman is facing a felony charge after police say she actively encouraged a sexual relationship between a 12-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man.

Jo Garrison, 66, was arrested this week on a charge of endangering the welfare of a child.

According to a probable cause statement, the girl was diagnosed with chlamydia in April 2018 and confided in Garrison that she had been having sex with an 18-year-old man she met a couple of months prior.

Jo Garrison(Photo: Greene County Jail)

The statement says Garrison's response was to buy the girl condoms and tell her to not get pregnant.

The 18-year-old allegedly told police he tried to end his relationship with the girl, but Garrison manipulated him into continuing and even bought lingerie for the girl to wear.

When interviewed by police, Garrison allegedly told officers she was fine with the sexual relationship between the 12-year-old and the 18-year-old.

The state of Missouri, however, feels differently.

The 18-year-old (who is 20 now), Jonathan Little, is facing charges of first-degree statutory rape for his actions.

Garrison's endangering the welfare of a child charge is a Class D felony that carries a possible 7-year prison sentence.

Garrison was arrested on Wednesday and posted bond. Garrison's attorney Richard Bender said she is pleading not guilty to the charge.